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April 9, 2012
Chef Russell Jackson speaks out against San Francisco foie gras ban
California law banning foie gras takes effect in July
December 5, 2011
Looking at sexual harassment in the restaurant industry
Industry remains under fire for sexual harassment, but total claims fall nationwide
September 28, 2011
IHOP sued by EEOC for sexual harassment
Charges of harassment from several female employees in New Mexico
September 26, 2011
Educate yourself on what you’re really supporting
Berman on Offense: Richard Berman on activist groups' hidden agendas
July 11, 2011
Immigration nation
Lawmakers in many states are taking immigration-related matters into their own hands.
July 7, 2011
Egg producers and animal rights activists declare peace
Humane Society and egg producers come to an agreement
July 7, 2011
Egg producers, Humane Society ink accord
Agreement ends years of conflict between two groups
May 2, 2011
Crackdown costs
Lack of immigration reform, climate of fear has a high price tag for employers
April 21, 2011
Feds arrest Chuy’s Broiler owners in immigration, tax bust
Indictment also claims conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and evade taxes
April 4, 2011
Humane Society seeks a safe and sustainable food supply
The Humane Society is a big-tent organization that partners with foodservice companies to foster animal-friendly processes.
April 4, 2011
Pleasing vegans can be a recipe for return visits
I’m “one of those.” A no-meat-eating, butter-eschewing, card-carrying member of the vegan menace. And I’m coming to your restaurant next.
March 7, 2011
Humane Society activists threaten operators’ rights
With the slight uptick in the number of people adopting meat-free diets, we’ve also seen an uptick in the die-hard activism of those who aren’t interested in tolerance or middle ground. They want every steakhouse and barbeque joint to serve only tofu — or go out of business.

December 7, 2010
Cheesecake Factory inks $200M credit line
Casual-dining chain says it has also paid off debt on prior credit facility
December 7, 2010
Fleming’s settles sexual harassment suit
Restaurant agrees to pay settlements to employees for alleged abuse by former chef
November 8, 2010
Border crisis: Industry needs immigration reform
Congress has just adjourned without any piece of workable legislation to address our nation’s immigration laws.
July 26, 2010
Produce gets results
Americans in general are growing enamored of local, seasonal produce and meatless menu items for their wholesomeness and health halo, prompting their appearance on menus nationwide.
May 17, 2010
Immigration crackdown spurs call for reform
Many in the restaurant industry, which employs an estimated 1.4 million immigrants, are hoping the government will pass a comprehensive reform bill that would secure borders, create a reliable verification program for foreign workers and establish a guest-worker program that addresses the industry’s growing need for employees.
May 16, 2010
Immigration crackdown spurs call for reform
In the spring of 2008, immigration agents with drawn guns raided The French Gourmet, a...
May 16, 2010
Killing with kindness
You’ve probably seen the commercials on television of unhappy-looking dogs, cats and horses accompanied by...
May 4, 2010
Concern grows over Arizona immigration law
PHOENIX Arizona’s strict anti-illegal immigration legislation that was signed into law last month has provoked...
March 31, 2010
Man sentenced for hacking restaurant card data
WASHINGTON Albert Gonzalez, the mastermind of payment card data thefts from Boston Market and Dave...
March 7, 2010
Berman on Offense: Humane Society pushes secretly radical agenda
I’ll say one thing for the Humane Society of the United States: These guys are everywhere.
February 28, 2010
Kansas set to ban smoking in restaurants
TOPEKA Kan. Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson has indicated he will sign into law, and...
February 6, 2010
Kansas latest state to debate smoking ban
TOPEKA Kan. A proposed Kansas law that would ban smoking statewide in most enclosed...
February 2, 2010
Missouri lawmakers propose smoke ban
JEFFERSON CITY Mo. A bipartisan bill in the Missouri House of Representatives proposes a statewide...
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